My work basically is a reflection of my wacky personality, presented in any form I can find! I am a self taught artist, from sketches right on down to the big 3D. My first love of comics, cartoons and anime have heavily influenced me. The Artists who have influenced me most include the likes of Tex Avery, Mike Mignola, Travis Charest, Bruce Timm, Mario Ucci, and Barry Windsor-Smith to name a few. BIO Name : Teyon Alexander Age : 30ish (gasp!) Date Of Birth : 12-11-74 Marital Status : In Love Current Location : Manhattan, New York Level of Education Experience : Some College (Antioch College in Ohio) Programs I am Most Familiar With : Photoshop CS5, Painter, Rhino3D, Wings3D, ZBrush 4, Silo, Modo Specialty : Creature/Character Design and Modeling. Experience - Art: Co-Created the covers for the Actual Facts/Gameplan CD, Cass-Single, and LP for Lord Finesse and Penalty Records. Redesigned the Logo used by Lord Finesse. Worked as a volunteer at Merge Comics assisting with story layout, inking, coloring, and some minor penciling. Also did some consulting when Merge attempted to branch out into animation, as well as assisting in storyboarding. My work currently has been used in several reviews for Rhinoceros 3D in 3DWorld Magazine as well as the letters column. I have taught oraganic modeling classes at LEGO Denmark (great place by the way). I am a former Moderator at Renderosity.com (a website for artists). I've also done the odd fly-er/poster for individuals. I currently work for Smith Micro Software as a content artist for Poser and Anime Studio. Experience - Non-Art : Worked for Chemical Bank's Risk Management And Insurance Department. I worked on a Phone-a-thon at Antioch College. I worked at Barnes and Nobel Superstores where I was promoted to the supervisor of the Children's department after two years. I worked briefly at Teachers College, Columbia University. I went on to work at e frontier as a customer service rep. I have worked in the past at Smith Micro Software, Inc. as a quality insurance rep, customer service rep, technical support rep and modeler. I currently work at Avalanche Studios as a character artist.
Comments (17)
jyriviuhko
Well... I can't say that your old style was bad in any way... But your new one is even better!! Cool!
Teyon
Thanks. I'm really upset I lost my inking set in a recent move because I'd like to try inking the new version of Burn. :( Oh well, at least I know someone likes the new approach.
Azael
All i have to say is it looks quite nice. Ok... i lied a little. I think the replacement of the sword for a gun was a bad choice.
treemont
There are more details in the new style drawing! looks like you're getting better ;)
SeanE
new style looks better
Xurge
Both are excellent drawings, but I really dig the new one. I think the rifle fits the character better than the sword. The angle of the new mask is more menacing, giving him more character. And it is ovious how you are paying more attention to details in the new drawing.
aingeal
i do think the old mask looks better, but other than that, your new style is fantastic! Am drooling over the details and the way you shaded the leather jacket.
YL
Both are amazing styles
Moebius87
This is what happens when excellent gets even better. Extremely cool. I am stumped, but also inspired to do some 2D work of my own. Well done, sir.
lrf
This is why you are one of my favorites, you seem to illustrate without forcing it. Nice contrasting Black and white
Teyon
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The sword isn't gone, it's just not in this drawing. the sword is a major part of the story and thus, will never be removed from the character for long.
Sickness
holy shitaki mushrooms my friend, your style has changed for the absolute better! love the detail on the new stuff but i like the darkness to the originals...great indeed!
lastscionz
whoa.....reminds me travis charest's inked work...crazy
Teyon
THanks. Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Lee, Travis Charest, John Romita Jr., and Mike Mignola are some of my strongest influences (Along with Alphonse Mucha).
Modulok
Change is good IMO! The only thing I'd crit about, would be the bolt handle on the gun (little knob thing near his hand) would be on the other side, on most rifles. Finding a left handed bold action rifle is pretty rare ;)
psychodan
do what I do, Don't consider it a style chance, just a chance of pace. Don't pull a Chris Bachalo and go from cool to.. well.. underworked and boring, but still... keep them both. they'll both take you far.. which reminds me, I've been meaning to talk to you about cover art...
Lombardo
Both are tantalizing work in deed. Nice gear, really looks up for whit.